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The Torch
Updated: 23rd September, 2023

The Torch

The Torch is a 79-storey residential building in Dubai Marina, Dubai.
The Torch
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Building type
Residential building
(Supertall skyscraper)
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Status
Complete
(2011)
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Floors
79 floors
Building specifications
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Overview
The Torch is a 79-storey residential building in Dubai Marina, Dubai.
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The developer
The project was developed by Select Group through its subsidiary Torch Select Ltd.
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Timeline
Construction began in 2005 and was completed by 2011.
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Height
337 metres (1,106 feet)
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Units
The development contains a total of 682 units.
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The architect
The architectural consultant was Khatib & Alami.
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The contractor
The main building work was done by Dubai Civil Engineering.

Transport & Access

Commute times by car

From The Torch it takes roughly 19 minutes to drive to Dubai Mall, 10 minutes to Palm Jumeirah, 15 minutes to Burj Al Arab and 7 minutes to The Walk JBR.*

Airport proximity

Dubai International Airport (DXB) is roughly 27 minutes' drive and the new Al Maktoum International Airport is roughly 34 minutes' drive.*

Available property
To Rent
1 Bed Apartment To Rent in The Torch
1 Bed Apartment To Rent in The Torch
AED 105,000 / year
To Rent
3 Bed Apartment To Rent in The Torch
3 Bed Apartment To Rent in The Torch
AED 190,000 / year

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The Torch Location

The map below shows the location of The Torch and just below are summaries of the nearest attractions, parks, beaches, golf clubs and cinemas.

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Attractions
Marina Walk, 0.3 km
Skydive Dubai, 1.2 km
The Walk JBR, 1.5 km
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Parks & beaches
JLT Park, 1.4 km
Marina Beach, 2.0 km
Sufouh Beach, 3.8 km
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Golf clubs
Emirates Golf Club, 1.6 km
Montgomerie Golf Course, 3.7 km
The Els Golf Club, 8.7 km
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Cinemas
Reel Cinemas, Dubai Marina Mall, 1.4 km
Roxy Marina Beach Cinema, 1.8 km
Vox Cinemas at Nakheel Mall, 3.0 km

Nearby shops and outlets

The number of shops and amenities that are within walking distance can greatly affect quality of life and may be a key factor when choosing a place to live. Here is an analysis of all the commercial outlets that are currently operating in the vicinity of The Torch.

There are five outlets within the building itself, located on the ground floor:

Shami Gourmet
Restaurant, street level
Ascot Fine Tailors
Tailoring shop, street level
Fine Mart Supermarket
Supermarket, street level
Deniz
Restaurant, street level
Caramel Center
Supermarket, street level

In addition, there are dozens of outlets within walking distance of The Torch. We've shortlisted the nearest ones across various categories:

local_grocery_store Supermarkets & Mini Marts
SRN Go Minimart
Mini mart, Emirates Crown (0.1 km)
Food Center
Mini mart, Princess Tower (0.1 km)
Carrefour Market
Supermarket, The Residences at Marina Gate (0.1 km)
Atlantis Fresh Supermarket
Supermarket, Marina Heights Tower (0.1 km)
restaurant Restaurants & Bars
Marina House Restaurant & Lounge
Restaurant, Princess Tower (0.1 km)
Breaking Bread
Restaurant, Marina Pinnacle (0.1 km)
Gifto's of London
Restaurant, The Residences at Marina Gate (0.1 km)
The Acai Spot
Restaurant, The Residences at Marina Gate (0.1 km)
local_pharmacy Clinics & Pharmacies
Life Pharmacy
Pharmacy, Princess Tower (0.1 km)
Aster Pharmacy
Pharmacy, Marina Pinnacle (0.1 km)
Skin Laundry
Medical clinic, The Residences at Marina Gate (0.1 km)
Kings College Hospital London
Medical clinic, The Residences at Marina Gate (0.1 km)
spa Salons & Spas
Persahs Gents Spa
Spa, Emirates Crown (0.1 km)
Barber Number 1
Men's salon, Emirates Crown (0.1 km)
Nail Me Ladies spa
Ladies' salon, Emirates Crown (0.1 km)
Fade & Shave Barbers
Men's salon, Princess Tower (0.1 km)
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Wag Pet Care
Pet shop, Emirates Crown (0.1 km)
City Star Laundry
Laundrette, Marina Pinnacle (0.1 km)
5asec Textile Expert
Tailoring shop, The Residences at Marina Gate (0.1 km)
Blossom Laundry
Laundrette, Mag 218 Tower (0.2 km)
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Fitness First
Gym, The Residences at Marina Gate (0.1 km)
Stretch.com
Gym, The Residences at Marina Gate (0.1 km)
NRG Fitness
Gym, Marina Towers (0.4 km)
Sweat
Gym, Marina Towers (0.4 km)

For a full analysis of all outlets and amenities in the wider area visit our Dubai Marina Amenities guide.

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Local Schools

The Torch has many schools nearby including Regent International School at 2.7 km and Emirates International School Meadows at 2.7 km.

In terms of performance there are seven schools nearby that have achieved either of two highest government inspection rating of 'Very Good' or 'Outstanding' including Dubai College which has a rating of 'Outstanding' and Dubai International Academy Emirates Hills which also has a rating of 'Outstanding'.

Regent International School
2.7 km, The Greens
AED 54,500  •  British
Emirates International School Meadows
2.7 km, The Meadows
AED 51,500  •  IB
The International School of Choueifat Dubai
3.3 km, Al Sufouh 2
AED 28,000  •  SABIS
Dubai College
3.3 km, Al Sufouh 2
AED 90,000  •  British

Things to Do

We've partnered with LadiesNightDubai.com and BrunchCrunch.ae to give an overview of the current Ladies Nights and Brunch offers in the vicinity of The Torch.

Queens' Social, Dubai Marriott Harbour Hotel and Suites • Ladies Night • Observatory Bar & Grill (0.0 km)
Noches De Chicas, Westin Dubai Mina Seyahi Beach Resort • Ladies Night • El Sur (0.0 km)
Sky High Brunch, Dubai Marriott Harbour Hotel and Suites • Observatory Bar & Grill (0.0 km)
Vixen
Ladies Night •  7:00pm
Barasti Bar & Grill (0.0 km)
Barasti Ladies Day
Ladies Day •  9:00am
Barasti Bar & Grill (0.0 km)
Disco Drunch
Ladies Night •  8:00pm
Barasti Bar & Grill (0.0 km)
Bushra by Buddha-Bar
Ladies Night •  6:00pm
Bushra by Buddha-Bar (0.0 km)
Saturday Brunch Nation
Brunch • Dubai Marriott Harbour Hotel and Suites
The Croft (0.0 km)
Street Food Night
Brunch • Westin Dubai Mina Seyahi Beach Resort
Sui Mui (0.0 km)
La Tavolata Sunday Brunch
Brunch • Westin Dubai Mina Seyahi Beach Resort
Bussola (0.0 km)
Siesta Brunch
Brunch • Westin Dubai Mina Seyahi Beach Resort
El Sur (0.0 km)

Nearby neighbourhoods

Explore communities that are either adjacent or close to The Torch.

Dubai Media City
Dubai Media City (0.8 km)
A mixed-use business park in a media and information technology freezone, with cafes, banks, pharmacies and car hire facilities nearby.
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Jumeirah Beach Residence
Jumeirah Beach Residence (1.4 km)
The biggest residential quarter in the world - 35 towers able to house 15,000 people on a 1.7km stretch between Dubai Marina and the sea.
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Jumeirah Lakes Towers
Jumeirah Lakes Towers (1.8 km)
87 towers arranged in clusters around three lakes and a park, comprising commercial, residential, hotels, shops and leisure facilities. 
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The Meadows
The Meadows (2.0 km)
Over 1,800 villas set among mature tree-lined streets and scenic lakes, with playgrounds, swimming pools and a community centre.
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The Views
The Views (2.3 km)
Ten clusters of apartment towers and villas set around a lake, with lake views on one side and views over the golf course on the other.
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The Greens
The Greens (2.4 km)
An established development alongside The Emirates Golf Club. The residential accommodation is housed in ten mid-rise complexes.
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The Lakes
The Lakes (2.5 km)
A collection of detached villas and townhouses with parks, lakes, children’s play areas, swimming pools and BBQ areas.
Read more
The Torch Milestones
Construction Started
2005
Date Completed
2011
Companies Associated with The Torch
Developer: Torch Select Ltd
Architectural Consultant: Khatib & Alami
Building Contractor: Dubai Civil Engineering

Construction History

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